![]() ![]() I found that moderate winds were not too bad when the flow/burner was cranked way up, however slower cooking and simmering were hard to accomplish without a wind guard. It is worth mentioning that the PocketRocket Deluxe has pretty limited built-in wind protection, though the broader burner head and slight lip aim to limit wind effect. The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove showing off the pocket part of its name I think the Pocket Rocket Deluxe’s primary strengths and selling points are still fast boiling time and ultra-light, but it can cook pretty well when you’re tired of the rehydrated stuff. Many similar style backpacking stoves usually just scorch whatever’s inside, but I didn’t generally have this problem as long as I paid a little closer attention to the flame and gave a few more stirs to the pasta/sauce. Personally, I am more of a “keep it simple,” add water type of backcountry stove user, however, I made a couple of pasta dishes to test out the simmering/cooking function of the stove.īetween the broad head and fine tune-ability of the flow regulator, I found you could adjust the flame down to a very low simmer (wind variable excluded), and get a decent moderate-heat simmer going in the pot. ![]() To be honest, I somewhat expected the high heat, fast boiling ability of the stove, I mean Rocket is part of its name, however the stoves versatility into decent cooking was unexpected. Sure, there are faster boiling backpacking stoves out there, but none are even nearly as lightweight and compact as the Deluxe. Cranked up I was boiling ¾ pot of water in about 3.5 minutes which is a pretty competitive time in the world of backpacking stoves. With the flow regulator opened up the flame jet is close to a foot tall, a nice hot blue color, and has the distinctive rocket ‘whirrrhhh’ when fired up. With the broader burner head and upgraded pressure regulator, it’s clear this stove can put out some heat. In my opinion after testing it out, the PocketRocket Deluxe’s niche is providing fast boiling times and decent cook-ability in the smallest, lightest package possible. It seems that most camp/backpacking stoves have some sort of niche that they fill. Just as impressive as the specs, was the function. To achieve the Deluxe title over the standard pocket rocket, the Deluxe has a broader burner head, a more sophisticated pressure regulator, and a tougher piezo-electric lighter, all for just 0.3 oz. To facilitate the smallest packing volume, the stove’s pot-holder wings and flow regulator are able to fold in tight to the stove’s main body becoming surprisingly compact. Weighing in at 2.9 oz/83 g the rocket is hardly noticeable on the back and falls solidly in the ultra-light category. The PocketRocket Deluxe is the light and fast, full-functioning backpacker’s dream stove. The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove: Of course, the whole kit is still centered around the PocketRocket Deluxe Stove. Depending on your backcountry cooking style and/or group, I could see adding a little more to this kit, like another pot or bowl, however for my style I found this stove kit to be spot on. The entire kit (fuel excluded) weighs in at a meager 13.1 oz., and has packed volume of ~5 cubic inches (well, a little less being a cylinder). To pack it all up, a mesh stuff sack is included. Secondary to the main pot is a plastic companion bowl/measuring cup. The primary cookware of the kit is a 1.2 Liter hard-anodized aluminum pot, with a complementary plastic lid and mini pot handle. Of course, the main piece is the PocketRocket Stove, which includes a nice drawstring storage pouch. To start, what’s in the kit? Well, the PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit comes with a concise, minimalist cooking set best suited for 1-2 people, which is really just MSR’s Trail Mini Duo Cook Set. PocketRocket® Deluxe Stove Kit | Stove Kits | MSRVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified BuyerVerified Buyer In my travels and meals with the PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit I have spent close to 20 days backpacking and car camping around western Colorado cooking solely with the rocket, so much so that it is a staple of my kit for whatever version of camping I intend on doing. ![]() Testing out the PocketRocket has been a nice reminder that some gear just works well and maintains reliability regardless of the adventure. Why do we have an extra screw now? Sometimes it is just better to keep it simple, which is exactly what Mountain Safety Research has done with their improved PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit ($115). ![]()
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